Extinction Rebellion: Ilkley Moor on fire in April we need to act now
Also in Yorkshire Marsden Moor another fire
Not just in West Yorkshire but in
Wales: “Gorse fires cause havoc in UK with hills above Blaenau Ffestiniog blanketed in blaze” https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/gorse-fires-cause-havoc-uk-14448221 and
Ireland: “Fears more dry weather will cause repeat of west Donegal gorse fires” https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/fears-more-dry-weather-will-cause-repeat-of-west-donegal-gorse-fires-1.3868181
Scotland: “Fire crews dealing with large wildfire in Moray”
https://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/national/17590235.fire-crews-dealing-with-large-wildfire-in-moray/
All the above areas historically have lots of rain especially in the winter months. The fact that the ground is bone dry and we are only in April is another conformation that our climate is changing and the need for action now.